CHEF JAYSEN LEE CLIFFT
A Honolulu native, Jaysen first discovered his love for food after trying the combination of spam, scrambled eggs, ketchup, and rice. He began his culinary career in Hong Kong, working as a line cook at Amber (2 Michelin Stars) under chef Richard Ekkebus. After moving to New York, Jaysen proceeded to cook at some of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in the city, including Aska (2 Michelin Stars), Tuome (1 Michelin Star), and Crown Shy (1 Michelin Star). He is currently a Chef de Partie at Al Coro (2 Michelin Stars).
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RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticked event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.